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 What is an apostrophe? And what is it used for?

This punctuation mark is used to show possession or to create contractions.

100

This word describes someone who practices moderation, especially in eating and drinking.

What is abstemious?

100

What genre does "Frankenstein" belong to?

Gothic fiction.

100

As a singing coach what has to be "raised" to fix your voice?

What is your "Ya Ya"

100

 What is the Declaration of Independence?

This document, signed in 1776, declared the 13 American colonies independent from Great Britain.

200

In this contraction, an apostrophe replaces the letter "o" to combine "do" and "not."

What is "don't"

200

A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists is called this.

What is a vestige?

200

Who is considered the author of "Frankenstein"?

Mary Shelley.

200

What is a common saying when someone/something is creeping behind another person. 

What is "mama a girl behind you!"?

200

What is the Louisiana Purchase?

This 1803 land deal with France doubled the size of the United States and included much of the present-day American Midwest.

300

To show possession for a singular noun ending in "s," you can add either this or just an apostrophe.

What is apostrophe + s ('s) or just an apostrophe (')?

300

When someone appears calm, casual, and unconcerned, often in a situation that would typically cause worry or excitement, they are described as this.

What is nonchalant?

300

When was "Frankenstein" first published?

In 1818.

300

Who is the highest scorerer in NBA history?

WHo is Lebron James

300

What is Brown v. Board of Education?

This 1954 Supreme Court case overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine and declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

400

When writing the plural possessive of a word ending in "s," the apostrophe goes here.

Where is after the "s"?

400

This term refers to a temporary prohibition of an activity, often imposed by an authority.

What is a moratorium?

400

What was the original subtitle of "Frankenstein"?

"The Modern Prometheus."

400

What Play/Movie do the colors pink and green represent?

What is Wicked

400

What is the Lighthouse of Alexandria (or Pharos of Alexandria)?

This ancient wonder of the world, located in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the tallest man-made structures for centuries and served as a navigational landmark.

500

 In this sentence, there are two correct uses of apostrophes: "The children's toys were scattered across the Jones' yard."

 What is plural possessive (children's) and plural family name possessive (Jones')?

500

When something seems to be present everywhere simultaneously or appears to be very common, it's described by this word.

 What is ubiquitous?

500

 What inspired Mary Shelley to write "Frankenstein"?

A ghost story challenge among friends during a summer in Switzerland.

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Wait! They don't what? 

What is "love you like i love you."

500

What is the Peace of Westphalia?

This 1648 series of peace treaties ended the Thirty Years' War and established the principle of state sovereignty in international relations.